Kuykendall Group Camp

Campground · North Carolina · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pisgah National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
30 ft
Max rig length
up to 60
People per site
2,331 ft
Elevation
Kuykendall Picnic Area with 4 tables and a fire ring.
Photo: Naventure · Recreation.gov

Overview

Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and more.

Recreation

This is a great place for campers to simply relax in the woods and listen to the sound of the creek. Visitors can also explore the area's numerous hiking trails, check out crystal clear waterfalls or fish for trout in the creek and a nearby lake.

Facilities

Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area for tents and RVs. The site is equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, lantern posts, campfire rings with grills and drinking water.

Natural Features

Kuykendall Group Camp is just 4 miles from the town of Brevard and about an hour from the city of Asheville. The site is located in the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The surrounding national forest boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to Kuykendall Creek.

Visitors should note that creek crossing is required on the road leading to the campground. Heavy rains may temporarily make crossing difficult; a four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is recommended.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 885-7557.

Nearby Attractions

The city of Asheville is about an hour away and offers numerous cultural attractions, art galleries, shops and restaurants. The quaint mountain community of Brevard is also nearby and has various amenities and services.

The facts

  • Season: Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • Vehicles up to 30 ft
  • Up to 60 people per site
  • Loops: KUYK

Site types

  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Kuykendall Group Camp

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
1KUYKGroup Standard Nonelectric—Gravel30 ft60 🐾

Getting there

From Asheville, take State Highway 280 south to Brevard. At the junction of U.S. Highway 276/64/280, follow Highway 64 west through Brevard to Cathy's Creek Road/Forest Road 471. Take a right and go 1.25 miles to campground entrance.

35.22000, -82.77833 · 35°13'12.0"N 82°46'42.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F495360697581838277695951
Low °F252733415058626255433228
Precip in7.05.45.95.85.66.86.37.66.16.25.97.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kuykendall Group Camp

Can you reserve a site at Kuykendall Group Camp?
Yes, Kuykendall Group Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kuykendall Group Camp have?
1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Kuykendall Group Camp?
30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Kuykendall Group Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kuykendall Group Camp.
Are campfires allowed at Kuykendall Group Camp?
Campfires are allowed at Kuykendall Group Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Kuykendall Group Camp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Kuykendall Group Camp's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Group Campground: $120 This is a fee campground operated by Naventure (828)-577-4910. Visit Naventure. Gated access. Code provided with reservation confirmation.

Restrictions:

  • You must ford the stream to get to the campground. Due to the possibility of high water, a high profile and/or 4x4 vehicle is recommended to cross the creek. Use caution crossing stream to enter during high waters.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kuykendall Group Camp

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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